A college student in Louisiana was fatally shot in her vehicle early Friday morning, authorities say.
A college student in Louisiana was fatally shot in her vehicle early Friday morning, authorities said.
Allison Rice, 21, of Geismar, died in the shooting that occurred about 2:19 a.m. on the 1500 block of Government Street, according to a statement from Baton Rouge police. “Rice was shot multiple times while sitting in the driver seat of her vehicle. Rice died at the scene,” police said.When police were reached Saturday, they provided NBC News with its statement on the shooting and declined to answer additional questions.condemned the violence in a statement“My heart goes out to the family, loved ones, and classmates of Allison Rice, a young LSU student who had her entire life ahead of her.
“Our university community is an essential part of the fabric of Baton Rouge. It is of the utmost importance as we welcome students from across our state and the nation that we create a safe environment. I am coordinating a meeting with LSU and Southern University’s Presidents, BRCC Chancellor, Student Government, BRPD, and East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s office to discuss safety for all of our college students in Baton Rouge.
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